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I am in the process of purchasing a Vltor BCM Gun Fighter Charging Handle for my .223/5.56 DPMS AR15. My question is what is the difference if any between the mod3 (long), mod4 (med) and mod5 (short)? I could not discern what the differences are from the Bravo Company and Vltor websites. Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated.


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Length of the release latch is all. They're designed for one handed operation. Mod 3 is the largest and it gets smaller as the number increases.

scrubber3 wrote:Length of the release latch is all. They're designed for one handed operation. Mod 3 is the largest and it gets smaller as the number increases.

Thanks for the quick response, so basically any one of them will be a drop in fit for my rifle.....


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crossfireltd wrote:

scrubber3 wrote:Length of the release latch is all. They're designed for one handed operation. Mod 3 is the largest and it gets smaller as the number increases.

Thanks for the quick response, so basically any one of them will be a drop in fit for my rifle.....


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Yes. My preference is for the large (mod 3) version, but whatever works for you.

The large latch works well under a large optic like an Elcan or some of the large magnification scopes. However on a standard carbine, it is overkill for my needs. I run the medium latch (mod 4) on all of my rifles, it is slightly larger than a normal handle. The mod 5 is basically the same size as a standard handle.

Don't know if you've seen it, but this>

Jbecker wrote:The large latch works well under a large optic like an Elcan or some of the large magnification scopes. However on a standard carbine, it is overkill for my needs. I run the medium latch (mod 4) on all of my rifles, it is slightly larger than a normal handle. The mod 5 is basically the same size as a standard handle.

Personal preference, but I put the larges on carbines with T1's. Absolutely can not miss it during high stress tactical engagements. Just my two cents.

gunderwood wrote:

Jbecker wrote:The large latch works well under a large optic like an Elcan or some of the large magnification scopes. However on a standard carbine, it is overkill for my needs. I run the medium latch (mod 4) on all of my rifles, it is slightly larger than a normal handle. The mod 5 is basically the same size as a standard handle.

Personal preference, but I put the larges on carbines with T1's. Absolutely can not miss it during high stress tactical engagements. Just my two cents.

That's exactly what I run on my DDM4. Micro T-1 with the mod 3. I have a mod 4 on my CQB gun to make it real narrow as I don't know what I'll be wearing and I don't want to snag it on anything.

I think I am running a mod1 or mod2. I dislike the original charge handle.

RWBlue01 wrote:I think I am running a mod1 or mod2. I dislike the original charge handle.

I'm not aware of any mod 1 or 2 charging handles that BCM makes...

The original charging handles work, but the bcm gun fighters work so much better.

scrubber3 wrote:

RWBlue01 wrote:I think I am running a mod1 or mod2. I dislike the original charge handle.

I'm not aware of any mod 1 or 2 charging handles that BCM makes...

The original charging handles work, but the bcm gun fighters work so much better.

Well, they currently have mod 3,4, 5 on the market. I got mine a long while back and it doesn't say mod 3, 4, or 5 on it. It looks a lot like a 3, but I don't have a 3 to compare it to.



I also have a PRI charge handle. It is ok, but I prefer the BCM.

I think they did have something before the VLTOR Gunfighter design came about, but I heard they were problematic and then redesigned to solve the issue of the handle failing at the roll pin. I have broken a standard charging handle at the roll pin as well. Didn't notice at first until the charging handle started bumping into my nose when the rifle cycled.